Charge Woman Induced Girl to Steal Keys From Teachers So She Could Rob Homes MRS. JULIA PORTELLA WITH HER ATTORNEY, BENJAMIN J. SYKES DEDHAM, Feb 10 In a courtroom packed … Continue reading “Female Fagin” Found Guilty In Dedham-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1935
Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
STATE AND BOSTON OFFICERS CALLED NORWOOD, Dec 4 — State and Boston police were called upon to aid the Norwood police today after striking tannery workers and hired guards clashed … Continue reading Former Gov. Allen-Owner Of Plant, Accused of “Importing New York Thugs” in Strike-This Day In Norwood History-December 4, 1933
Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
1023 Washington St in Norwood. Federal agents made two successful raids in Norwood and one in Dedham late yesterday afternoon. The agents arrested one man, summoned two others, and confiscated … Continue reading Federal Raids Made In Norwood, Dedham-This Day In Norwood History-January 27, 1933
Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929
North Attleboro Police, Outdistanced in Wild 22-Mile Jaunt, Finally Chance Upon Him and Pal, 9 Norwood and North Attleboro police were left stunned in June 1929 after a 10‑year‑old boy … Continue reading Police Seize Norwood Boy, 10, As Fugitive Motorist-This Day In Norwood History-June 11, 1929
Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most vigorous enforcement drives seen in … Continue reading Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924
Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
They Pull “Lost” Tire From Road Once Too Often— One Tries to Strike Woman in Aut “April first is gone and past, but Norwood's pests are caught at last." This … Continue reading Seven Norwood Men Pay $15 Each For Joke On Autoists-This Day in Norwood History-August 26, 1921
Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden st, Roxbury, and Walter Barrett, … Continue reading Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920
Norwood Man Acquitted In Anarchy Case-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1920
Norwood Man Acquitted After Judge Questions Jury In Anarchy Case In Dedham District Court, a tense legal drama unfolded when Segris Zakoff of Norwood was brought to trial on charges … Continue reading Norwood Man Acquitted In Anarchy Case-This Day In Norwood History-April 24, 1920
Norwood Police Chief James Lavers Charged With Taking Small Sums of Money-This Day in Norwood History- September 21, 1913
GRAFT ALLEGED IN NORWOOD AFFIDAVITS Names of Lithuanians Are Signed to Papers. At a late hour Saturday night Chairman James A. Hartshorn of the local Board of Selectmen was accosted … Continue reading Norwood Police Chief James Lavers Charged With Taking Small Sums of Money-This Day in Norwood History- September 21, 1913